AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSea Level Rise Research in Rarotonga: International scientists shared new work on sea level rise with the community, using the islands’ deep geological history to better anticipate future climate impacts. Deep-Sea Minerals Update: Deep Sea Minerals says it has submitted a NOAA application under the 1980 Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act and received a substantial compliance determination, aiming to advance U.S. regulatory and technical steps. Seabed Mining and Indigenous Power: A wider Pacific story highlights how Indigenous leaders are shaping the seabed mining debate, framing it as sovereignty and warning about irreversible ecosystem harm. Undersea Cables Under Threat: Iran-linked threats to charge or disrupt undersea internet cables raise concerns about how critical connectivity could become a geopolitical pressure point. Plastics Beyond the Basics: A Cook Islands Plastics Officer discusses shifting mind-sets and systems to cut single-use plastics, with Indigenous and community-led solutions. Local Tech & Safety (Rarotonga): A letter argues Rarotonga may need formal street names and house numbering to improve emergency response as digital navigation and tourism grow. Health Community: Cook Islands Red Cross and the Health Ministry marked World Blood Donor Day, spotlighting lifesaving blood donations.
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